Matthew left to head on to Kentucky this evening after spending a whole week with his Momma! I have held off on saying anything; because he doesn't like praise on anything related to the Army, BUT, MY SON, MR. MATTHEW, has passed all tests required to be promoted to a sergeant. He should be pinned sometime in early June.I am thinking he will be sent back to Iraq shortly after. SignedSgt. Matthews' proud Momma!Connie Leigh

Connie!Tell Matthew CONGRATS on the promotion! We've all had him in our thoughts and prayers since we first heard he was heading off to war a while ago, and we will continue that until we hear he's home and OK for good Have a GREAT night, Ms. Matthew's Momma!-Ben Hughes

Hi Connie,I'm so glad you had a wonderful visit with Matthew! He's an awesome young man! Congratulations on his soon to be promotion, I'll keep him in my prayers that he won't have to deploy very soon.

Congratulations to Connie and Matthew! You both should be very proud.I know what your feeling to have a week with your son Connie.Our's lives in Bellingham,WA and we treasure his yearly or ? visits.Hope you can attend Matthew's pinning. Great picture of him.Thank him for his service and we will keep him as well as all soliders in our prayers. Enjoy your week....

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